Before you apply for Fundbox’s invoice financing and line of credit, find out whether you meet the lender's minimum qualifications.

For invoice financing:

No minimum personal credit score required

No minimum annual revenue required

Must use online accounting software that can link to Fundbox, such as QuickBooks, FreshBooks, Harvest, Clio, InvoiceASAP, Sage One, Kashoo or Jobber

For line of credit:

No minimum personal credit score required

$50,000 minimum annual revenue

Minimum three months in business

Do I qualify?▾

Fundbox, an online lender that offers invoice financing and lines of credit, is best suited to entrepreneurs who need to quickly fill a cash-flow gap.

Fundbox may be a good option for your business if you:

Have many unpaid customer bills: With Fundbox’s invoice financing, you can borrow up to $100,000 and get 100% of the value of invoices that you’re waiting for customers to pay.

Need very fast cash: Funding is as fast as the next business day for both invoice financing and line of credit.

Don’t meet requirements for other financing: Fundbox’s invoice financing requires $50,000 minimum revenue and at least three months of invoicing history with a supported accounting software. For lines of credit, you need to be in business for at least three months and have a minimum annual revenue of $50,000.

In this review

Reasons to use Fundbox

Fast access to cash

You can create a Fundbox account in less than a minute. For invoice financing, you connect your accounting software and pick an unpaid invoice to clear. Fundbox automatically transfers cash to your bank account, typically within one to two business days. To get your money as fast as possible, the company recommends clearing invoices before noon Pacific time Monday through Thursday.

With Fundbox’s line of credit, you can get access to funds as fast as the next business day, as long as you withdraw before noon Pacific time on a business day.

Easy to qualify

With the invoice financing option, Fundbox requires $50,000 minimum revenue with at least three months of invoicing history in online accounting or bookkeeping software that can link to Fundbox, such as QuickBooks, FreshBooks, Xero, Harvest, Clio, InvoiceASAP, Sage One, Kashoo or Jobber.

To qualify for the line of credit, borrowers need to be in business for at least three months, have a minimum annual revenue of $50,000, and have a business checking account.

No personal guarantee or collateral

Fundbox doesn’t require a personal guarantee for lower credit limits, which means you’re not personally responsible for repayment if your business fails to repay a loan. Also, Fundbox borrowers don’t need to provide collateral, which is a physical asset such as real estate pledged as security for repayment of a loan.

Early repayment flexibility

Fundbox allows you to repay the invoice financing or line of credit early to save on fees, which lowers the annual percentage rate of your loan.

Customers aren’t contacted

Fundbox deals directly with you and won’t contact your customers with the invoice financing option. This feature is a good fit for a business owner who doesn’t want customers to know invoices are being financed, which typically isn’t an option with invoice factoring.

The bottom line

Where Fundbox falls short

High cost

In invoice financing, you repay the loan in 12 or 24 equal weekly installments — depending on the frequency you choose — plus a fee. The fee is determined by a variety of factors, including the size of the advance, the length of the repayment term and how long you’ve been a Fundbox customer.

Depending on your fee amount, the repayment schedule you choose and how long you take to repay the advance, Fundbox’s APRs on invoice financing can range from 10.1% to 78.6%. The rates are higher than those traditional banks and some other online lenders. However, you can lower your APR by taking the 12-week repayment option and by repaying the loan early.

The APR on Fundbox’s line of credit ranges from 10.1% to 79.8%.

Funding tops out at $100,000

Fundbox provides financing of up to $100,000 only, which could be a problem for businesses that need more money. Businesses that have unpaid invoices and need to borrow more than $100,000 may find a better fit with BlueVine, an invoice factoring company that provides up to $2 million. Check out our side-by-side comparison of BlueVine and Fundbox for more information. Businesses that need a larger line of credit may find Lending Club, which provides up to $300,000, more appealing.

Because you have strong personal credit, you could qualify for a line of credit through BlueVine or OnDeck that would help you meet daily expenses and maintain inventory. If you've been in business at least a year and have at least $100,000 in annual revenue, consider OnDeck, whose maximum APR is lower than BlueVine’s. If your annual revenue starts at $60,000, BlueVine is a better bet. BlueVine also offers invoice factoring, a type of financing that advances you cash based on your unpaid customer invoices.

Microloans and personal loans are good options to finance your inventory and daily expenses if you’re an established business but make less than $25,000 in revenue. Microloans through nonprofits and the SBA usually have low APR and manageable payment terms, but you'd have to deal with stringent requirements. Personal loans are easier to access, but the APR can be higher than with microloans.

With strong personal credit and an established business, you may be eligible for an SBA loan, which offers low APRs and longer terms. SmartBiz is a good option if you have at least $50,000 in annual revenue. For smaller loans (under $100,000) and less stringent requirements, StreetShares offers a line of credit, a good alternative, especially for military veterans. You need $25,000 in annual revenue to qualify for StreetShares.

For established businesses making more than $60,000 annually, SmartBiz and Lending Club are solid choices. If you want the lowest rates and longer repayment terms, SmartBiz is the best option because it offers SBA loans. If you have $75,000 or more in annual sales and prefer flexible financing, consider Lending Club's line of credit.

For established businesses with annual sales of $150,000 or more, SmartBiz and Funding Circle offer good financing options. You’ll get lower APRs with SmartBiz, which offers SBA loans, but Funding Circle has a less rigorous and shorter application process. Funding Circle also has a higher maximum loan amount of $500,000 compared with SmartBiz's $350,000.

For young businesses that deal with a lot of customer invoices, consider taking a cash advance against those outstanding receivables. Both BlueVine and Fundbox offer the financing option commonly known as invoice factoring. If you have at least $120,000 in annual revenue, BlueVine offers up to 85% of your total invoices, up to $2 million. Fundbox does not require a minimum revenue amount, but you must have at least six months of activity with a compatible online accounting software such as QuickBooks. Fundbox advances you 100% of your total invoice but only up to $100,000.

Because your personal credit score is in the 600s, you may qualify for a line of credit from BlueVine or OnDeck to help meet daily expenses and maintain inventory. OnDeck offers a higher credit limit and lower APRs than BlueVine. For businesses with at least nine months in operation and $75,000 in annual revenue, OnDeck is a good option. If you have less time in business and less revenue, consider BlueVine.

Because you deal with a lot of unpaid customer invoices, consider BlueVine and Fundbox financing to help meet everyday expenses. They each provide a cash advance against outstanding invoices. BlueVine has a higher cash-advance cap of $2 million, compared with Fundbox’s $100,000. BlueVine is a good bet if you have at least $120,000 in annual revenue and your customers have strong credit. If you’re a young business with limited revenue, consider Fundbox, which does not require a minimum revenue or personal credit score. You must, however, have at least six months of activity in an online accounting software such as QuickBooks to qualify for Fundbox.

OnDeck and Kabbage are good options when you need cash for everyday expenses and inventory but your personal credit score still needs some work. If you have at least $100,000 in annual revenue and a personal credit score of 500 or more, you may qualify for OnDeck’s term loan. For businesses with lower revenue, consider Kabbage, which also does not require a minimum personal credit score. You’ll get high APRs with both lenders. You should turn to these options mainly for short-term needs or emergencies and only if you're sure you have the cash flow to cover the financing costs.

Because you're just starting out and your personal credit score is below 600, your best bet is microloans through nonprofit lenders or the U.S. Small Business Administration. The downside is these are "micro" amounts of money, usually no more than $50,000. However, many microlenders help businesses grow and establish better credit. SBA microloans generally have an APR of 8% to 8.5% and manageable repayment terms. Successfully repaying microloans will boost your credit score and make you eligible for bigger financing.

When you have strong personal credit and a young business with a lot of unpaid customer invoices, BlueVine and Fundbox are good financing options. Both offer invoice factoring at similar costs. Where they differ: minimum revenue and minimum credit score. With BlueVine, you need at least $120,000 in revenue and a minimum 530 personal credit score. Fundbox does not require a minimum revenue or credit score; the lender does require at least six months of activity in a compatible online accounting software.

As a young entrepreneur with strong personal credit, you may find it easier to qualify for a personal loan or a business credit card. Personal loans and business credit cards are also decent options for startups because approval is based on personal credit score rather than business history. The amount you can finance is typically smaller than with a term loan, however, and you need good credit to qualify. Keep in mind that failure to repay can ruin your personal credit.

Because you have strong credit but your revenue doesn’t quite meet the requirements of most online lenders, consider Fundbox or a business credit card. Business credit cards are a solid option for ongoing working capital and provide quick access to cash, spending rewards and sign-up bonuses. If your business has unpaid customer invoices, you can take a cash advance against those invoices through Fundbox, although you’ll likely pay a higher APR than you would with a business credit card.

For young businesses building revenue, StreetShares is a good bet for financing new equipment or an expansion. Your strong personal credit and revenue of at least $25,000 qualify you for the lender, which serves a variety of borrowers but is an especially good option for U.S. military veterans.

With a strong personal credit score and at least one year in business, you can turn to StreetShares and OnDeck for equipment and expansion financing. StreetShares is better if you’re seeking a smaller amount of financing: You just need $25,000 in annual revenue to qualify for its term loan, which maxes out at $100,000. If you have at least $100,000 in revenue, OnDeck, with loans up to $500,000, is better suited for more mature businesses seeking larger amounts of financing.

Since you have strong personal credit but are still building revenue, you can turn to microloans or personal loans for financing. Microloans are designed especially to help underserved entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses, but the loans are small and can carry APRs in the low teens. With strong credit, personal loans are another option, but funding typically tops out at $35,000.

SmartBiz and StreetShares are good options for entrepreneurs with strong personal credit and established businesses. SmartBiz provides SBA loans with the lowest APR and longest repayment terms among online lenders. But since it’s an SBA loan, the application process will involve a lot of documents. If you want funding faster, StreetShares is an alternative. StreetShares, however, has a maximum borrowing limit of $100,000, a higher APR and shorter repayment terms than SmartBiz.

With your strong personal credit and steady revenue, Lending Club, SmartBiz and OnDeck are good choices for expansion or refinancing. If you want the lowest rates, consider SmartBiz, which provides SBA loans. For big investments, OnDeck has the highest loan limit -- $500,000 -- but the loans will likely cost you more. Lending Club is a middle-ground option, with lower APR than OnDeck and easier qualifications than SmartBiz.

Since your business is established and your revenue is solid, Funding Circle, SmartBiz and Credibility Capital are good financing options. SmartBiz, with loans up to $350,000, has low-rate SBA loans, but the application and funding process can take several weeks to a few months. If you want funding quicker, Funding Circle and Credibility Capital are alternatives.

Since you've been in business more than a year and have decent credit, you may qualify for funding from StreetShares or OnDeck. If you have at least $25,000 in revenue, StreetShares offers a loan or line of credit up to $100,000. If you want more funding, OnDeck has term loans of up to $500,000. OnDeck’s loans, however, can be costlier, with APRs as high as 98%; StreetShares’ funding has a maximum 40% APR.

Since you have unpaid customer invoices, you can turn to BlueVine and Fundbox for a cash advance against those receivables. BlueVine is a good choice if you have credit-strong clients and large outstanding payments up to $2 million. If you’re looking to finance a smaller amount, Fundbox covers 100% of your unpaid invoices up to $100,000. To qualify, you need at least six months of activity in a compatible online accounting software such as QuickBooks.

Since your new company earns less than $25,000, microloans and personal loans are good options for necessary capital. Microloans through nonprofits and the SBA usually have low APRs and manageable payment terms. If your credit is in the high 600s, you can opt for a personal loan, though they often aren't available for more than $35,000 and tend to come with higher APRs than microloans.

If your company is on track to make more than $25,000 in annual revenue but you’ve been open less than a year, you can turn to microloans and personal loans for financing. Microloans come in small amounts and have low APRs and manageable repayment terms. If your credit is in the high 600s, you can opt for a personal loan, though they often aren't available for more than $35,000.

A term loan is ideal for expansion and buying equipment, so consider StreetShares if you have at least $100,000 in revenue and six months in business. For businesses that are younger and have less revenue, BlueVine is a better bet. If borrowing costs are important to you, StreetShares offers lower APRs than BlueVine.

For newer businesses with steady revenue, a term loan from StreetShares is a good option. If you have at least $100,000 in revenue and have been in business six months or more, you can qualify for StreetShares.

Since your business has steady revenue and has been operating for more than a year, consider OnDeck and Kabbage. If your personal credit score is at least 500, OnDeck offers term loans up to $500,000, which is an attractive option for large expansion projects or buying expensive equipment. If you’re looking for short-term financing or need a smaller amount, consider Kabbage, which does not require a minimum credit score. Kabbage offers only six- or 12-month financing of up to $150,000 at high borrowing costs.

Good option for:

• Large investments
• Businesses with consistent sales

• Smaller investments
• Businesses with consistent cash flow

Do you qualify?

• 500+ credit score
• 1+ years in business
• $100,000+ annual revenue

• No minimum credit requirement
• 1+ years in business
• $50,000+ in annual revenue

Since you have unpaid customer invoices, you can turn to BlueVine and Fundbox for a cash advance against those receivables. If you make at least $120,000 in annual revenue, BlueVine will cover 85% of invoices up to $2 million. BlueVine is a good choice if you have credit-strong clients and large outstanding payments. If you’re looking to finance a smaller amount, Fundbox covers 100% of your unpaid invoices up to $100,000. To qualify, you need at least six months of activity in a compatible online accounting software such as QuickBooks.

Because you're just starting out and your personal credit score is below 600, your best bet is microloans through nonprofit lenders or the Small Business Administration. The downside is that these are "micro" amounts of money, usually no more than $50,000. Many microlenders, however, help businesses grow and establish better credit. SBA microloans generally have APRs of 8% to 8.5% with manageable repayment terms. Successfully repaying microloans will boost your credit score and make you eligible for bigger financing.

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